Ordered Nagao Higo14BL (Shirogami/White). Received this afternoon.
Been working on low-alloy, high carbon steel sharpening/honing.
Just finished sharpening/honing new knife.
Abrasives progression:
- DMT Course
- DMT Fine
- 3M Wet/Dry sandpaper 600, 1000, 1500, 2000 grits
- Belgian "Blue" 4K?
- Belgian Coticule 6-8K?
- 3M lapping film Pink 8K, Green 14K, White 50K
First hair test; 4 drags across edge split, then severed.
***Please understand. Not boasting. Just sharing knife/steel and abrasives progression w/decent results.
I consider myself beginner, but learning a little about steel, abrasives, techniques.
I know there are folks that have extensive experience, knowledge, technique.
Best regards and God bless.